Lingo to watch out for tomorrow

Salty: Getting upset over something menial – “Stop being so salty over Yorkshire puddings, grandma.”

Peng: Something very attractive, whether it be food, a person, or even an item of clothing – “That wrapping is peng”.

Lit: One of two things, intoxicated or excellent – “I was lit on Christmas Eve,” or: “Those parsnips were lit.”

Fam: An endearing term to describe a close friend – “Fam, thanks for the present.”

Sick: Something that is outstanding – “Those pigs in blankets were sick.”

Basic: Something mainstream, or unoriginal – “Those crackers are so basic.”

Extra: Anything excessive, over the top, or dramatic – “That tree is extra.”

FOMO: Fear of missing out, feeling that others are having a great time in your absence – “I got such bad FOMO over missing the Christmas party”. There’s also JOMO, which means “the joy of missing out”.

Shook: Hugely shocked/surprised – “I was shook – he said he didn’t like Elf.”

Savage: When one is brutally honest – “She was savage about the Christmas pudding.”

Posted By: jackamo, Dec 24, 15:11:12